Night life: Take your love to Oak Brook's El Tapeo
El Tapeo's love fizz
Share the love at El Tapeo, Oak Brook's Spanish tapas restaurant. Now through Valentine's Day, enjoy the love-filled spin on the classic gin fizz cocktail. The Love Fizz is made with in-house strawberry-infused gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and a splash of club soda and topped with a frothy gin foam. El Tapeo is at 2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook. (630) 828-2044 or eltapeorestaurant.com.
Mickey Finn's party
Nine months after moving to its new location, Mickey Finn's Brewery finally celebrates its grand opening combined with its 21st anniversary. The party runs Feb. 9 through 13. and includes to-be-determined drink specials, dinner giveaways and a chace to win a free pub crawl. Mickey Finn's Brewery is at 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 362-6688 or mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.
CityGate's Thursdays
Say yes to CityGate Grille on Thursdays. Specials include half-priced beers and $5 burgers in the bar. Or try any of the signature martinis regularly priced $11 to $13. They include the Tito the Grape made with Tito's, Peachtree schnapps, Chambord, Mionetto Processo and grapes for $11. Or the Aviation made with Nolet's gin, Bitter Truth liqueur and Luxardo Maraschino liqueur for $12. CityGate Grille is at 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville. (630) 718-1010 or citygategrille.com.